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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

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In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

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